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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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