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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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