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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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