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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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