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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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