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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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