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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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