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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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