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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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