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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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