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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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