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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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