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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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