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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key 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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