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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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