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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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