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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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