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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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