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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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