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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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