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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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