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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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