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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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