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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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