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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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