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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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