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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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