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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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