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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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