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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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