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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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