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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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