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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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