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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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