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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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