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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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