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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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