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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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