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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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