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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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