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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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