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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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