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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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