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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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