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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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