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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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