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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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