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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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