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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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