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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate 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 online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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