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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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