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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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