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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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