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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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