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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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