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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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