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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing 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 schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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