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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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