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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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