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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that 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 participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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