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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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