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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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