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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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