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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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