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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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