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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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