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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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