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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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