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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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