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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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