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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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