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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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