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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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