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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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