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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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