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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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