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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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