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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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