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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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