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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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