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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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