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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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