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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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