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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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