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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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