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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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