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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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