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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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