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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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