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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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