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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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