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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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