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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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