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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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