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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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