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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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