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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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