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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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