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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 (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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