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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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