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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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