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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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