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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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