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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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