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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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