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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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