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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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