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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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