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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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