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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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