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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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