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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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