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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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