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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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