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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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