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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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