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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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