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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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