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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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