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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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