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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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