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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education