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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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