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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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