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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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