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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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