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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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