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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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