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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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