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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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