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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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