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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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