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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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