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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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