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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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