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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important 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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