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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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