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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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