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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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