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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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