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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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