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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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