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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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