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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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