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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important 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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