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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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