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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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