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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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