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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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