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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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