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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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