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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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