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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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