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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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