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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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