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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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