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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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