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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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