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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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