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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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