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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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