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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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