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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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