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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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