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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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