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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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