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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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