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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing 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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