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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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