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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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