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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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