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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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