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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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