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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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