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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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