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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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