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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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