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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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