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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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