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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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