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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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