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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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