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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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