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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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