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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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