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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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