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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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