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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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