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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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