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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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