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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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