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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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