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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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