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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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