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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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