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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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