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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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