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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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