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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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