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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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