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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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