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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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