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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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