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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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