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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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