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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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