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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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