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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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