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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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