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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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