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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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