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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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