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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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