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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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