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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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