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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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