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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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