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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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