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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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