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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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