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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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