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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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