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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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