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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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