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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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