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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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