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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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