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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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