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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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