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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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