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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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