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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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