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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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