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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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