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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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