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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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