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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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