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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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