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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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