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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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