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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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