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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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