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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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