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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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