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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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