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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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