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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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