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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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