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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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