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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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