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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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