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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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