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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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