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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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