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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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