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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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