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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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