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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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