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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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