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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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