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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for 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 institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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