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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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