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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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