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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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