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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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