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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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