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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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