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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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