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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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