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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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