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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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