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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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