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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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