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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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