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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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