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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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