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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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