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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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