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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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