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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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