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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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