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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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