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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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