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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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