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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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