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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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