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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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