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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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