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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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