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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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