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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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