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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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