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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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