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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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