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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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