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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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