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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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