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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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