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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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