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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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