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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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