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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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