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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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