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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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