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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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