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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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