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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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