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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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