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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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