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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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