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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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