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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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