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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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