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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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