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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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