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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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