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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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