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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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