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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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