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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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