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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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