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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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