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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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