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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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