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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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