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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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