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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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