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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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