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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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