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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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