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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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