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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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