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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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