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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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