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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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