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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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