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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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