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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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