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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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