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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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