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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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