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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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