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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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