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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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