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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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