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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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