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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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