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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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