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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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