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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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