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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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