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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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