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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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