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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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