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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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