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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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