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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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