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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources