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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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