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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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