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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online 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 organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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