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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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