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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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