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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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