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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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