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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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