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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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