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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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