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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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