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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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