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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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