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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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