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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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