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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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