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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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