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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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