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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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