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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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