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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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