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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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