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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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