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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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