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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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