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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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