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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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