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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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