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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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