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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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