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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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