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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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