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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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