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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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