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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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