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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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