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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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