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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models 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 organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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