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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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