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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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