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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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