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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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