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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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