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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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