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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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