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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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