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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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