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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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