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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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