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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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