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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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