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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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