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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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