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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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