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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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