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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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