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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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