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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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