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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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