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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major 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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