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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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