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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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