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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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