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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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