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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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