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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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