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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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