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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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