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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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