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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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