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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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