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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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