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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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