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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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