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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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