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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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