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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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