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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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