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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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