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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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