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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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