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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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