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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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