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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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