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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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