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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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