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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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