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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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