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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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