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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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