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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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