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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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