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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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