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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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