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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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