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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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