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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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