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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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