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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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