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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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