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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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