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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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