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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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