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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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