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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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