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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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