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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies 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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