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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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