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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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