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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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