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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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