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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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