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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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