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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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