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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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