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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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