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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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