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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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