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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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