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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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