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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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