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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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