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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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