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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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