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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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