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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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