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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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