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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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