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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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