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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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