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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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