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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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