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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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