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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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