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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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