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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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