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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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