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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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