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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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