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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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