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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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