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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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