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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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