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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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