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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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