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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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