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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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