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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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