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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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