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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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