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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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