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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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