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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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