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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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